While director Ridley Scott is reportedly eager to make a film about the famous Gucci dynasty, Patrizia Gucci, who is the great-great granddaughter of Guccio Gucci, fear the film will only sensationalise the family name. 

Sources say that the film will center on Maurizio Gucci, who took control of the family empire in 1983 until his death in 1995, when he was murdered. Maurizio’s wife, Patrizia Reggiani, was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 26 years in prison.

Patrizia Gucci recently told The Guardian that she believes a film about the family is offensive:

“It seems to me the idea is to make a very aggressive film. I find it offensive. It does not seem to me to be worthy of Ridley Scott, who is a great director.”

According to Variety, director Ridley Scott will command a new film that follows the history of the Gucci family through the last 30 years. The film will trace the history of the Gucci family, who are reportedly known for their power struggles and fighting among family members. 

Sources say chances are the film will focus on the life of Maurizio Gucci, who took over the fashion empire in 1983 and reigned until his death in 1995, when he was shot just before a fashion show, which was hosted by fashion designer, Tom Ford. 

Maurizio’s ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, was later convicted of plotting the murder. 

In February, Gucci and Madonna will be teaming up for New York fashion week to celebrate the opening of the Gucci store in Manhattan on 5th Avenue. They will host a star studded evening that will not only welcome the world’s largest ever Gucci boutique, but will raise money for UNICEF, as well as Madonna’s charity, Raising Malawi.

The guest list is quite impressive and will include Gwyneth Paltrow, Lucy Lui, Demi Moore and Salma Hayek. 

The “Gucci for UNICEF” special edition Indy bag was inspired by the highly successful holiday campaign - and expands the company’s support of UNICEF beyond the holiday season. The Gucci for UNICEF benefit is in it’s third year and to honor this initiative, Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed a unique accessory and gift collection especially for the holiday season, which will be available in nearly 200 stores worldwide. The special collection items are designed to complement the essential care, protection and education programs supported by the holiday campaign.

Gucci will donate 25% of the sales from the bag shown above, to critical HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in Malawi and Mozambique.

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Drew Barrymore is lending her face to Gucci’s new line of jewelry.

Remember when Mariah Carey dressed in tiny little dresses that were cut down to here and up to there and she looked kind of slutty?

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